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My name is Zechariah I am 9 years old, and this blog is dedicated to my favorite hobby -- building and flying model rockets. Check here for videos, product reviews, launch reports, and much more! All emails to this blog are read by my Dad before I get them.
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My guess is that the rocket fin did not break off until enough of the propellant had burnt off to provide straight forward momemtum. The upward thrust starts the rocket grooving through the air and, in light wind conditions, with the correct launch tajectery, will provide a great deal of stability. Luck could also play a role if it happens to be the down-wind fin that breaks. With a typical 3-fin system - there will be only 2 fins, on the windward side that are doing most of the work. With a 4-fin system - imbalance is the only real dangerous problem that could cause a wind-shear crash - but, again, with enough straight-forward thrust, that's not much of an issue. Uncle Myron
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